The owners of Sweetwater Pools, Inc. have been providing comprehensive, professional pool management services for subdivisions, aquatic facilities and country clubs since 1975. Starting the first year of operation with only one customer, the company has grown to be the largest of its kind serving Harris and surrounding counties.
To have highly qualified and professionally trained pool builder personnel to manage your facility is our goal. It is our desire to be a part of your community and help you reach the goals you set in making the most of your aquatic facility.
James Cherner
CEO
Jim is a native Houstonian who grew up in the Meyerland and Memorial areas. He got his first taste of the swimming pool business at the age of 15 as a lifeguard. He was hooked… He returned each summer during high school and college working for the company as lifeguard, Head Lifeguard, Area supervisor, Director of Operations, and upon graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, he bought in as an equal partner with Bill Bownds and Stan Sullivan.
Over the years, Jim has learned every aspect of the pool business including maintenance and water chemistry, service, renovations, and construction. Jim has been married 30 years to another native Houstonian, Dr. Angela Marcaccio. Their daughter Annie graduated from Episcopal High School and now attends The University of Texas at Austin. Their three rescue dogs round out the family. His favorite forms of relaxation are gardening and riding around Lake Travis with family.
Nat Sosienski
President
Nat has been in the aquatics industry since 1987 and has worked for Sweetwater Pools since 1990. He is a certified Aquatics Facility Operator (National Recreation and Parks Association), Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross), and CPR/First Aid Instructor (American Red Cross). Nat oversees our indoor maintenance division and leads our commercial pool repair and renovation division.
Darlene Treat
Executive Vice President
Darlene has been with Sweetwater Pools since 2000. She started her career with Sweetwater Pools as a lifeguard at the age fifteen and she now oversees all office staff, accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, and management bids and contracts.
Derek Peterson
Vice President of Management Services
Derek has been with Sweetwater Pools since 1995. He is a certified Lifeguard Instructor (ARC), CPR/First Aid Instructor (ARC), and Certified Pool Operator (CPO). Derek is active in TPPC and is Team Captain of our American Red Cross Lifeguard Competition teams. Derek oversees all community and country club facilities staffed with lifeguards.
Dan Dowdell
Vice President of Residential Services
Dan has been with Sweetwater Pools since 1992. He is certified in Tech 1 and Tech 2, which are NSPI service technician certifications. Dan has over 60 hours of classroom education from various manufacturers and suppliers covering topics such as water chemistry, plumbing, and pool heaters.
Michael Selph
Director of Commercial Services
Michael has been with Sweetwater Pools since 2005. He is the leader for the company’s commercial repairs department. He oversees the repairs, installations and upkeep of equipment at all facilities.
Laura Patterson
Director of Operations
Laura has been with Sweetwater Pools since 2009.
Stephen Rabb
Director
Stephen has been with Sweetwater Pools since 2011. He is responsible of quality control over commercial pools for our Eastside Region.
Chris Gilliland
Director
Chris has been with Sweetwater Pools since 2011. He is responsible of quality control over commercial pools for our Westside Region.
